Visualize a breathtaking panorama of mountains, glistening with golden glory, as the first rays of the sun peek from behind them. Does this sound like a clichéd scene from a documentary? Well, you can actually experience it live from Poon Hill. You will have to visit it yourself to experience it first-hand.
Situated inside the Annapurna Conservation Area, Ghorepani Poon Hill trek falls in the route of Annapurna Base Camp Trek. The trail takes you through the depths of forests and along the rivers. Climbing up and down the hills might make you tired, but the captivating views will never stop motivating you. The rhododendron forests with the red, white and pink flowers make the landscape no less than a romantic movie scene. Sliding through the frozen paths at some points will make you a child again. You will encounter many natural waterfalls, some even frozen.
The trail will take you past many Gurung villages, including Ghandruk, Ghorepani, Tadapani, Birethanti, Hile, etc. Experiencing the life of rural Nepal and being a part of it is an incredible cultural journey. At Ghandruk, the Old Gurung Museum exhibits different kitchen wares, jewelry, hand tools, etc. showcasing the old Gurung lifestyle. They also have arrangements for Gurung dresses if you want to be photographed. Apart from this, the houses and architectures of the villages reflect rural Nepali setting. The white painted houses with dried corn hanging from the balcony, and beautiful flowers blooming in the yard makes every angle "picture perfect".
The major highlight of the trek is the sunrise view from the top of Poon Hill. After staying overnight at Ghorepani, an hour of the hike will take us to the top of Poon Hill. The sight from the hilltop is simply magnificent, giving us a 360o views of Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna III 7855m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Annapurna South (729m),Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna I (8091m), Nilgiri (6940m), Tukuche (6920m), Varaha Shikhar (7847m), Lamjung Himal (6931m) and others.
Thus, book your vacations for this spring or autumn to experience this paradise. Witness the grandeur of the Himalayas and get lost in the purity of nature through this Ghorepani Poonhill Trek. We at Adventure White Mountain welcome your valuable visit to our land of nature and cultures. "Guests are our God", so Adventure White Mountain will make sure you enjoy the best of Nepal and return with smiles and good memories.

Trip Highlights

One of the best trails of the world to view mountains from close distance

Witness Annapurna and Dhaulagiri

Fauna of the area will please you

A kind of cultural trek where you witness Gurung and Magar culture

Day

Adventure White Mountain Will receive you at international airport of Nepal, Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer you to hotel. Today you can enjoy Thamel as it is one of the cream touring sites of Kathmandu. Tourists believe that Nepal visit is incomplete without visiting Thamel. You will spend night in a hotel.

The real fun begins from today as you get chance to witness at least four UNESCO listed World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu. You visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Swoyambhunath Stupa and Bouddhanath Stupa. Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is regarded as Historic City and Kathmandu Durbar Square is a lively example that speaks about the history of this nation. The site covers five acres of land. Hanuman Dhoka, Swoyambhunath, Pashupatinatha and Bouddhanath are the main place of our visit today. We will spend night in a hotel.

After having a breakfast we leave Kathmandu for Pokhara- City of lakes. We either go in a private vehicle or a tourist bus. It takes around six to seven hours to reach Pokhara. The journey in between is so marvelous. You can view Trishuli River, cable car and various waterfalls on the way. Right before entering Pokhara the breathtaking view of Machhpuchhre (Fishtail) mountain will leave you speechless. You arrive at Pokhara by noon. You will get time to walk around lakeside and can even enjoy boating on Phewa Lake. The majestic view of Fishtail Mountain from Pokhara is fascinating for every trekkers/tourists. Spend night in a hotel.

After breakfast we drive to Nayapul. It is around one and half hour drive from Pokhara and starting point of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. Walking through Modi Khola bank we arrive at Birethanti. We further move ahead towards Hille walking along Bhurungdi Khola. A short climb further will lead us to Tikhedhunga. Here we will be spending night.

Moving across the stone paved way we reach at Ulleri. The stone steps here is really stamina challenging as there are more than 3000 stone steps. To make your journey worthy we will walk to Ghorepani from Ulleri. Oak forests, soft breeze and spectacular view of southern faced Annapurna and Himchuli will leave strong footmarks on your memories to cherish throughout your life. Ghorepani is an important spot for local traders. It has established itself as a crossways for tourists. Overnight in Ghorepani.

Now the important day has finally arrived. Today is a day to experience a rare beauty of nature. We get up early in the morning and head towards Poon Hill. Poon hill is a popular hill station. It is even a perfect destination to seize the unbarred beauty of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. The rays of sun beautifully strike on the surface of these mountains will leave everyone stunned. After spending some time here we get back to Ghorepani for breakfast. Ghorepani Poon Hill is one of the best trekking destinations in terms of Nepal. Hundreds and thousands of people come to visit every year. Tadapani is our final destination for today and we will walk towards there after breakfast. We cross forest and few lose settlements to arrive Tadapani where we will spend night.

Ghandruk inhabits Gurung people and is popular for Gurung culture. They are regarded as brave people who are mostly engaged in defense service. There is a Gurung Museum here and it portrays many information about this community. Passing through oak and rhododendron forest we arrive at Ghandruk where we will put off at night. You get view of Lamjung Himal and Manaslu from here.

After breakfast we will be walking towards Nayapul. From Nayapul we hire jeep to arrive Pokhara. In Pokhara we will get some time to enjoy evening walk in lakeside. Boating is another option. We will stay overnight in a hotel.

After breakfast we catch tourist bus to arrive Kathmandu. It is around six hoiurs drive. Here you will get some time to walk around Thamel. Adventure White Mountain will offer farewell dinner tonight. You will put off in a hotel.